GETTING THERE & AROUND

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both fly nonstop daily from Heathrow to Johannesburg. ba.com virginatlantic.com

Average flight time: 11h. Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has numerous car hire outlets, including Avis,

Bluu, Thrifty and Budget. avis.co.uk bluucarrental.com thrifty.co.uk budget.co.uk

WHEN TO GO

Kruger is a year-round destination, but the dry South African winter (June and July) is generally seen as offering better game-viewing, particularly around water holes, whereas the rainier summer months (peaking in December and January) produce longer grass. Temperatures can reach the high 20s at any time of year, but take a fleece or two with you for cooler days and evenings.

WHERE TO STAY

Tanda Tula. From R12,600 (£650) per person per night. tandatula.com

Return Africa Pafuri Tented Camp. From R6,750 (£345) per person per night. returnafrica.com/pafuri-tented-camp Marataba Conservation Explorer

Camp. From R23,585 (£1,210) per night, for up to four people sharing the camp. maratabacamps.co.za

All three properties are part of Classic Portfolio. classic-portfolio.com

MORE INFO

Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa, RRP: £17.99.

HOW TO DO IT

The Luxury Safari Co offers a ninenight trip to South Africa, including return flights from the UK, car hire and three nights at the Classic Portfolio properties of Tanda Tula, the Return Africa Pafuri Tented Camp, and the Marataba Conservation Camps, from £7,000 per person. theluxurysafaricompany.com